Overview
Legal Counsel Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Ontario Transit Group
Job Description
The Legal Counsel will support the Project team and the Legal Director on various legal and contractual matters including, but not limited to, the drafting and negotiation of agreements, templates, contractual interpretation, the handling of claims and litigation and dispute resolution proceedings.
Under the Legal Director’s supervision, the Legal Counsel will, among other things:
Draft, negotiate and review subcontracts and template documents in collaboration with the Procurement department.
Provide Construction Act legal advice.
Provide support in litigation and dispute resolution proceedings.
Provide support to the Property team in respect of access and permit matters.
Advise the Contract Management team in respect of the administration of contracts, including design agreements and subcontracts.
Draft and review correspondence in support of Project Agreement variations and claims.
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.
Qualifications
5-7 years of experience in litigation or corporate counsel roles
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Ontario
Experience in construction, engineering, or related industries is a significant asset
Experience on P3 and other large complex construction projects is a significant asset
Experience with dispute resolution is an asset
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Intellectual curiosity and great commercial judgment
The ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and trust with all stakeholders
Strong inter-personal skills, including resiliency
Additional Information
We Offer:
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Disability Insurance
Dental Insurance
Extended medical insurance
(Optional) RRSP matching
Discretionary Bonus
Why OTG?
Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG), located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project, we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees, organizes family events, and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews, salary increases, comprehensive health benefits, generous RRSP matching, industry education support, and career development opportunities.
The benefits to Ontario are immense! With the Ontario Line, we’re bringing faster, more reliable transit access to over 227,500 people within a 10-minute walk of a station. Imagine reducing daily travel time, easing crowding on Line 1, and making up to 57,000 more jobs accessible by transit in under 45 minutes for Toronto residents. As the project progresses, economic and community growth will flourish, creating thousands of job opportunities annually.
And by providing an alternative transportation option, we contribute to reducing traffic congestion, greenhouse gases, and fuel consumption.
At OTG, we embrace diversity, recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people, racialized people, neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for people with disabilities. If you’re ready to be part of our dynamic team in one of the world’s most diverse cities, don’t wait any longer—apply now!
While we appreciate your interest, only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.
Title: Legal Counsel
Company: Ontario Transit Group
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Litigation)
